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Mayor Adams Addresses NYC Gun Violence and Youth Programs on 94.7 The Block

In a May 14, 2025, interview on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy In The Morning,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams discussed the tragic shooting of a 16-year-old girl in the Bronx, highlighting the impact of lenient criminal justice laws like “Raise the Age” on rising youth gun violence. Adams criticized the revolving door system that…

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NYC Council Reviews FY2026 Housing Budget: Urgent Action Needed for Affordable Housing and NYCHA Repairs

The Committees on Housing and Buildings and Public Housing held their respective FY26 Executive Budget hearings today, receiving testimony from NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD), New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), and members of the public about the housing needs of New Yorkers. On May 14, 2025, the New York City Council’s Committees on…

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Mayor Adams Launches NYC’s First Office to Combat Antisemitism Amid Rising Hate Crimes

In response to a significant increase in antisemitic incidents—accounting for 62% of all hate crimes in early 2025—Mayor Eric Adams has established the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, marking the first such dedicated office in a major U.S. city. Led by Moshe Davis, the office aims to monitor legal cases, advise on policy, and ensure…

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NYC. Mayor Adams Highlights “After-School for All” Initiative on Radio Show

During his monthly “Hear From the Mayor” radio show on WBLS, Mayor Eric Adams and Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar discussed the city’s significant investment in the new “After-School for All” program. This initiative, backed by a commitment of over $330 million, aims to expand after-school options by 20,000 seats over three years, beginning with 5,000…

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New York. Mayor Adams, King of ‘Build, Baby, Build,’ Addresses Real Estate Moguls, Promises No More Mean Tweets About Developers

In a move that surely sent shivers of excitement (and perhaps a touch of anxiety) down the spines of New York City’s real estate elite, Mayor Eric Adams graced The Real Deal forum with his presence. Declaring himself the most “pro-housing” mayor in the city’s history – a bold claim considering the historical aversion of…

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A New Star Rises Above the Crossroads: Times Square Welcomes Powerful Bronze Presence

The dazzling lights and cacophony of Times Square have a new, thought-provoking neighbor. Forget the flashing billboards for a moment, because a powerful presence has landed amidst the urban jungle: a magnificent 12-foot bronze statue of a Black woman. Titled “Grounded in the Stars,” this striking artwork by British artist Thomas J. Price isn’t just…

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